Charlie Conrad

Occupation: Operations Supervisor – Lane Events Center

Occupational Background: Supervising Analyst – Lane County Parks; Research Coordinator – League of Oregon Cities; Police Officer – Springfield Police Dept.; Corrections Officer – Lane County Sheriff’s Office

Educational Background: Master’s of Public Administration – University of Colorado; BS Wildlife Science – Oregon State University

Prior Governmental Experience: Lane County Planning Commission – Chair; Community Action Advisory Committee – Vice-Chair; General Governance Committee – League of Oregon Cities

I’ve served Lane County for 23 years and am dedicated to helping improve people’s lives. As State Representative, I will connect people with the government, representing them by focusing the conversations, energy, and action on topics that matter; not divisive arguments which weaken our communities. At my core, I support conservative principles of lower taxes and protecting the 2nd Amendment, while also focusing on three critical areas:

1. Public Safety is an ongoing concern for rural communities. Supporting and funding the Lane County Sheriff’s office will enable them to patrol our communities and ensure that criminals are held accountable.

2. Supporting and investing in local businesses, particularly businesses hiring local workers – keeping local money local! Local businesses are the backbone of rural communities, who time and time again step-up to help communities in their time of need – we need to support them, particularly now as we navigate turbulent financial and economic times.

3. Education reform that improves curriculum to challenge our children to learn and think, and prepares them for their future by ensuring teachers are educated, trained and paid accordingly, while protecting parental rights.

As your Representative I pledge to uphold the Constitution, defend your rights and promote equal opportunities for everyone to pursue their lives and livelihoods.

“Charlie has served Lane County as a civic leader and police officer, and I am confident he will do a great job representing rural communities and their values in Salem.” Jay Bozievich – Commissioner, Lane County

(This information furnished by Committee to Elect Charlie Conrad.)

 

Nina Brenner

Bret Cecil

Occupation: Retired/Disabled

Occupational Background: Veterinary Assistant; Medical Records Technician; Medical Transcriber/Pathology Laboratory Assistant; Computer Operator/Word Processor-Aerospace Technical Document Production, Northrop B-2; Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer; Property Owner/Manager/Builder/Developer; Farmer/Rancher

Educational Background: Los Alamitos High School-Los Alamitos. CA; Cypress Community College-Cypress, CA, General Studies; Long Beach City College-Long Beach, CA, Computer Science; National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Certification, Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

Prior Governmental Experience: None

I arrived in Oregon, Port Orford specifically, in July 2017 following the clean-up of the remainder of my post-2008 recession financial/real estate difficulties and began rebuilding a new network of friends and neighbors within my community. Then, COVID-19 appeared.

I discovered that many of my friends and neighbors were unprepared for what became our everyday lives. As a Precinct Committee Person (PCP) of the Curry County Democrats, I was suddenly confronted with the opportunity, for which I had little prior experience, to be elected Chair of our County Party. I encountered a place within my community in which I could address challenges and help my friends and neighbors survive a pandemic and make contact with their local governments for help and assistance during a time of great uncertainty.

I learned that being retired on a fixed income, single and without dependents other than the remainder of my farm critters, 2 dogs and 2 cats, I could devote my personal time to the benefit of others.
While participating in County Board of Commissioners and City Council meetings, I discovered that our rural SW corner of Oregon contains a wealth of intelligent and capable folks whose voices were undiscovered and/or unheard. My desire, as State House Representative, will be to continue unifying the citizens of a larger region, much in the same way that I have on the local County level. I ask you…Let your Vote be your Voice and Elect Bret Cecil as your House Representative in District 1!

(This information furnished by Bret Cecil.)

 

John Verbeek

Occupation: Banking and Insurance (Retired), Citizen-Politician

Occupational Background: Business Development and Relationship Manager, Institutional Credit Analyst and Senior Risk Officer

Educational Background: University of Georgia, Athens, GA, MBA; Nijenrode Business School, Breukelen, Netherlands, BBA

Prior Governmental Experience: Precinct Committeeperson, County Delegate

Dear Fellow Citizen:

Remember the Founders found it necessary to develop rules for the organization of government through the U.S. Constitution; that law is the set of rules which government enforces through its deputies and police, its courts, and its other agencies to settle disputes; that liberty and justice cannot survive without Christian-Mosaic purposes of grace and law, inestimable progress (revelation) acknowledged by the seventh U.S. President: “The Bible is the Book upon which this Republic rests.”

If there were no law, or if these aren’t enforced in once beautiful Portland-Multnomah during the past two years, every person could do just as he or she pleased, resulting in chaos and unlawful violence.

Looking for cause: A citation index for scientific research and higher learning lists Marx and Lenin higher than the Bible. This has brought deception to liberated people, because Marxism-Leninism proposes separation of conscience and political power instead of separation (and limitation) of political powers, one-party elections, absolute top-to-bottom party discipline, and suppression of all opposition, in Portland from Republicans for example. That philosophy rejects God but has been finding wide acceptance, in science and public safety, including judicial power called non-partisan, in public education and health care, suppressing and ignoring dissent on curriculum and treatment & medication. Witnessed by indifference, lack of discourse & love and some officials who obviously believe they are what they merely represent.

Had enough?

Then, fellow citizen, reject unlimited government control & idolatrous manipulation and defend your unalienable individual rights, elect legislative power that doesn’t counterfeit but waves the flag of the United States of America and the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Cheerfully,

John Verbeek

(This information furnished by John Verbeek.)

 

Ben Edtl

Occupation: CEO at Free Oregon, Inc.

Occupational Background: Founder & CEO of Free Oregon, Inc. a non-partisan 501c4 advocating for government accountability; 20-year career entrepreneur in Manufacturing, Software, Retail and Consumer Products.

Educational Background: Business & entrepreneurship lecturer: University of Portland, Portland State University and Washington State University.

Prior Governmental Experience: Precinct Committee Person. Leadership & Entrepreneurship Public Charter High School Board Chairman.

The State is working aggressively to destroy generations of Oregonians through lockdowns, school closures and tyrannical state actions – all in the name of “safety” and “equity.”

After my family business was destroyed in 2020 by lockdowns, lawlessness and cancel culture, I decided to take a stand. I founded Free Oregon, Inc., a non-partisan 501c4 fiercely fighting against government overreach. Free Oregon unified tens of thousands of Oregonians to defend the freedoms of first responders, teachers and healthcare workers; restore back to basics education in our schools; hold government accountable to operate within the law; and expose and punish political corruption. As your representative for Senate District 19, I will continue this fight against the relentless attacks on our freedoms and “clean house” in Salem.

TOP PRIORITIES IN SALEM

  • Limit the powers of governor, OHA, ODE and OSHA
  • Reverse Covid mandates and return to constitutionally guaranteed medical freedoms and bodily autonomy
  • Support and fully fund public safety infrastructure
  • Protect 2nd Amendment rights
  • Reverse unconstitutional gun laws imposed on law abiding citizens
  • Stop political indoctrination in our public schools, restore statewide standards, remove divisive CRT and return school districts to local control
  • Lower taxes; reduce the size of state government; support small business and defend property rights

Our bodies, our children and our property do not belong to the government. It’s time to take Oregon in a new direction.

ENDORSEMENTS INCLUDE

Restore Oregon Now, PAC

Parents’ Rights in Education, PAC

Oregonians for Medical Freedom, Executive Director Breana Jarmer

Free Oregon, Inc

Oregon Firearms Federation, PAC

Learn more at

benedtl.com

(This information furnished by Ben Edtl for the People.)

 

Christina E Stephenson

Occupation: Small Business Owner and Civil Rights Attorney

Occupational Background: Oregon Employment Law and Business Management

Educational Background: Hillsboro High School; University of Oregon School of Law, J.D.

Prior Governmental Experience: Commission on Economic Dignity, Multnomah County; Oregon Legislative Workgroup on lowering prescription drug prices

Oregon’s last 5 Labor Commissioners–Republican and Democrat–endorse Christina: Val Hoyle, Brad Avakian, Dan Gardner, Jack Roberts, and Mary Wendy Roberts

Voice for Small Businesses

Christina is a working mom who started a small business at her kitchen table, and now operates a successful law firm where she pays her employees before she pays herself, including benefits like paid family leave.

Champion for Workers

As a leading civil rights attorney, Christina has stood up for hundreds of workers across Oregon to enforce worker protections, like when she took on Wall Street banking giant Wells Fargo and beat them in court.

A Decade of Bureau Experience

Christina has over a decade of experience working with the laws enforced by the Bureau of Labor and Industries – on behalf of employees and employers.

As Labor Commissioner, Christina will make sure our economy works for everyone by:

  • Expanding job training and apprenticeships to get people back to work
  • Strengthening career pathways to ease our labor shortages
  • Building on the successes of strong unions to help anyone who works hard to get ahead
  • Cutting government red tape to help small businesses grow, create more good jobs, and give their workers better pay and benefits

“As a small business owner and fearless civil rights attorney, Christina’s depth of experience with the Bureau of Labor and Industries is unparalleled.”

– Governor Barbara Roberts

Endorsements:

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley
Congressman Peter DeFazio
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
American Federation of Teachers, Oregon
Oregon AFL-CIO
APANO
PCUN
Oregon Working Families Party
United Food & Commercial Workers Local 555
Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Associated Wall & Ceiling Contractors
The Mother PAC

Full List…
ChristinaStephenson.com

(This information furnished by Christina Stephenson for Oregon.)

Emily G McIntire

Occupation: Mom; Restaurant Owner

Occupational Background: MA Ventana Wellness; CNA; Women's Ministry Leader Eagle Point Community Bible Church; AWANA Sparks Director; Volunteer Jackson County Right to Life

Educational Background: Cascade Christian High School, Phagan's Cosmetology Institute: CNA through RCC, Nursing pre-requisites RCC

Prior Governmental Experience: Republican PCP, Eagle Point School Board 2018-Current

Personal Background: I was born and raised in Southern Oregon, in a conservative, Christian home. I am married with 2 children, 19 and 13. My husband and I are local small business owners and committed to southern Oregon. I am unapologetic about my faith and the calling Christ has put on my heart for this position.

My Why: My dad has been involved in local politics for decades, but I became involved 5 years ago when I discovered my 8 year old child’s school-supplied iPad came with unfiltered access to the entire internet. I realized I could no longer stand aside – not just for my own kids, but for every child in our district. I was elected to the Eagle Point School Board in 2018 and have worked tirelessly over the past 5 years to protect the children in District 9 from the indoctrination coming from Salem. Our board has succeeded in implementing real time internet monitoring and restrictions, we stopped Comprehensive Sex Education, oppose Critial Race Theory, and have advocated endlessly for Local Control. Leading the effort, we, along with 25 other districts, sent Local Control resolutions to the governor.

As a result of the edicts coming from Salem, representing District 56 in Salem has become my priority. I will be accessible and available to you for conversation. With your support we will restore and protect our God-given Constitutional freedoms. Together we will make a difference.

I AM:

-Pro Local Control

-Pro-Life

-Pro 2nd Amendment

-Pro Law Enforcement

-Pro Business

-Pro Parents Rights

-Pro Agriculture/Timber/Water utilization

Endorsed by:

Oregon Right to Life PAC

Reid and Anne Murphy

Greg Addington

Joe Spendolini

(This information furnished by Emily McIntire.)

Kevin L Mannix

Occupation: Attorney

Occupational Background: Private law practice since 1986; Assistant Attorney General, Oregon; Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Territory of Guam; Administrative Law Judge, Oregon; Law Clerk, Oregon Court of Appeals

Educational Background: University of Virginia Law School and College of Arts and Sciences

Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative; State Senator; Oregon Republican Party Chair; Marion County Republican Party Chair; Precinct Committee Person

Oregon Needs Effective Leadership

Oregon has been on a slow decline under poor leadership for years. It wasn’t always this way.

“When Kevin was in the Oregon Legislature years ago, he passed more of his bills than any other legislator in Oregon history. No one got more done for our community than Kevin.”

Cherish Clark, Owner of Mommy and Maddi’s (Keizer)

Standing Up for Crime Victims

“Kevin is the father of Measure 11, the ballot measure which established mandatory minimum prison sentences for violent criminals. Today he is fighting in court to stop Governor Brown from her continued early release of large groups of violent criminals. Kevin Mannix is Oregon’s leading crime victim advocate.”

Brian Eaker, Crime Victim

Fighting for Common Sense

“The COVID mandates of the last two years have been devastating for small businesses, churches, and especially parents and their school aged children. Kevin Mannix, as an attorney, has been constantly pushing back in court against a government run wild.”

Colm Willis, Parent & Marion County Commissioner

Defending Our Republican Values

“Kevin Mannix has been a champion for the rights of the unborn in Oregon for decades. Join me and vote to send him back to the Oregon Legislature to contend for the most vulnerable in our community.”

Lois Anderson, Executive Director of Oregon Right to Life PAC (Keizer)

“Kevin Mannix is one of my political heroes.”

Former State Representative Bill Post (Keizer)

ALSO ENDORSED BY:

Joe Kast, Marion County Sheriff
Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell
State Senator Kim Thatcher
Taxpayers Association of Oregon PAC
ORCOPS

www.MannixForOregon.com

(This information furnished by Kevin L Mannix.)

 

Ed Diehl

Occupation: Business Owner

Occupational Background: Co-Owner/President, Concept Systems Inc

Educational Background: Bachelor and Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University

Prior Governmental Experience: 20+ years in business dealing with government overreach

PROVEN LEADERSHIP

Bootstrapped our business into a leading technology services provider. I am a leader in budgeting, planning, team-building, negotiating, and delivering results.

PASSION FOR SERVICE, ROOTED IN COMMUNITY

Thousands of hours of service – My heart is in this community.

Volunteer Boards of Directors: Santiam Hospital, Santiam Canyon Long Term Recovery Group, Catholic Community Services Foundation. Advisory Committee, Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund. Knights of Columbus.

This district has been our home for 25 years. We raised our kids here.

PRINCIPLED CONSERVATIVE

Pro-Liberty, Pro-Constitution, Pro-Life

Our Oregon government is failing us. From reckless COVID policies, to unnecessary wildfires, to rising homelessness and crime. Bit by bit, our Liberty is disappearing. I am a man of faith, a businessman, and a volunteer. I will bring proven leadership, conservative values, a deep understanding of this community, and a drive for results to Salem. My campaign is about restoring FREEDOM to the citizens of Oregon.

End executive overreach. Limit the scope and duration of the governor’s emergency authority.

Support farmers and small business. Reduce the regulatory and tax burden.

Local control of education. Parents have the fundamental right to direct the upbringing and education of their children.

Active forest management. Forest stewardship provides jobs, reduces fuel, and improves recreational opportunities. And when a fire starts, put it out!

Support our police. Restore law and order, advocate for victims of crime.

Tackle homelessness. Lead with compassion, expect accountability. Eliminate homeless tent camps.

Defend 2nd Amendment Rights.

Learn more at EdDiehl.com and Facebook @EdDiehlforOregon

ENDORSED BY

Oregon Right to Life PAC
Jami Cate, State Representative
Danielle Bethell, Colm Willis, Marion County Commissioners
Sherrie Sprenger, Roger Nyquist, Will Tucker, Linn County Commissioners
Sam Brentano, former Marion County Commissioner
Former Rep. Bill Post
Mayors Jim Kingsbury, Tim Kirsch, Ron Carmickle

(This information furnished by Ed Diehl for Oregon.)

 

Hoa H Nguyen

Occupation: School Attendance Coach, Portland Public Schools

Occupational Background: Public Education and Youth Advocate

Educational Background: Bachelors, Sociology, PSU

Prior Governmental Experience: Director, David Douglas School Board

I learned from a young age that if you work hard, anything is possible. My experience as the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, decades of community development work, and elected school board leadership, has shown me the disparities many people face. They have also taught me the power of strong communities and working together to solve our toughest problems. East Portland and North Clackamas deserve a strong voice to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

I will fight for strong public education, affordable housing, equitable community development, and accessible transportation. My top priority is you. I will listen to your concerns and ideas and be your voice every day at the Capitol.

Community Leaders Stand with Hoa:

“Hoa has worked side-by-side with families for years and has the leadership needed to serve our communities in the State Legislature. I am confident in her experience and ability to be our next State Representative. ” – Retiring State Representative Jeff Reardon, HD 48

“North Clackamas is one of the fastest-growing communities. Hoa has the skills to fight for her constituents and who we need to serve in the Oregon House.” – Kathy Wai, North Clackamas School Board

“Hoa’s experience growing up in a working-class family, as an education professional, and school board member make her the best candidate to serve.” – Andrea Valderrama, State Representative

Endorsed by:

APANO, East County Rising, Oregon Trial Lawyers, Street Trust Action Fund, UFCW Local 555, SEIU, Pro Choice Oregon, OLCV

Earl Blumenauer, US Congress

Kayse Jama, State Senator

Janelle Bynum, State Representative

Stephanie Stephens, David Douglas School Board

Annette Mattson, Mt. Hood Community College Board

Jessica Vega Pederson, Multnomah County Commissioner

Helen Ying, Jessica Arzate, Multnomah Education Service District

Libra Forde, North Clackamas School Board

Shirley Craddick, Metro Councilor

Full list of endorsers: www.nguyenfororegon.com

(This information furnished by Friends of Hoa.)